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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 11:5-10

The importunity of prayer: v. 5. And He said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves, v. 6. for a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him; v. 7. and he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee? v. 8. I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him because he is... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 11:11-13

A further admonition: v. 11. If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him. a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? v. 12. Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? v. 13. If ye, then, being evil, know how to give good, gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him! Jesus draws a final lesson from the love which parents bear to their children. Whom of... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 11:1-13

3. Lord, Teach us to Pray (Luke 11:1-13)(In part parallel to Matthew 6:9-13; Matthew 7:7-11.)1And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.2And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our [om., Our1] Father which art in heaven [om., which art in heaven], Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth [omit this sentence2]. 3Give us... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Luke 11:2-12

Luke HOW TO PRAY Luk_11:1 - Luk_11:13 . Christ’s praying fired the disciples with desire to pray like Him. There must have been something of absorption and blessedness in His communion with the Father which struck them with awe and longing, and which they would fain repeat. Do our prayers move any to taste the devotion and joy which breathe through them? But low conceptions mingled with high desires in their request. They think that if He will give them a form, that will be enough; and they... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 11:5-13

Encouragement to Persevering Prayer Luke 11:5-13 The parable of the three friends is very encouraging. We, so to speak, are to act as mediators or intercessors between those who are in sore need and our great Heavenly Friend. They are always coming to us on their journey, and we feel that we have nothing to set before them. Whether their need is for body, mind or spirit, they find us poor and bankrupt. But, at such times, let us turn to God with earnest prayer. If persistence in prayer... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 11:1-54

Watching the Master at prayer, His disciples were inspired with a desire to pray, and requested that they be taught. He responded to them in a fourfold statement. First, He gave them a model. Then He revealed the character of God as He contrasted it with that of the unjust judge. He then gave them the franchise of prayer in the words, "Ask, seek, knock"; and finally revealed the ground of confidence as it existed in the Fatherhood of God. His casting out of a demon raised criticism by some,... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 11:13-26

Satan's Strategies against the Son of God Luke 11:13-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Scripture chosen for this study describes a continual conflict which existed between Christ and Satan. The Lord Jesus is the "Stronger Man" of this Scripture, while Satan himself is the "strong man." The strong man is endeavoring to put his hand upon men, however, the real strategy of Satan is centered against the Son of God. Everything beloved of the Son is hated by Satan, and is opposed by him. Our Scripture... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 11:8

THE FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT‘Because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.’ Luke 11:8 The parable of the friend at midnight is one of the most striking pictures in the Gospel gallery. It is a picture of importunity—an importunity which you must exercise when you prefer your requests to God. The story suggests certain important reflections. I. Why does God delay to answer prayer?—Let us take the parable as our guide. God may oftentimes delay to answer prayer— (a) Not... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 11:9

COMMANDING PRAYER‘Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.’ Luke 11:9 There is no particular subject of prayer to which this exhortation is to be applied. It is perfectly general; it is universal. There is no boundary. Ask, ask everything. How large, how grand, how worthy, how like the great God and Saviour!Are there any pre-requisites to make prayer effectual? Yes, three. I. It must be made in the name of Jesus.—‘Whatsoever ye shall ask... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 11:1-54

Jesus Sets His Face Towards Jerusalem Followed By Centring on the Lord’s Prayer For The Evangelisation of the World (9:51-11:54). This section commences with Jesus setting His face towards Jerusalem because the time for Him to be received up (as mentioned in Luke 9:22; Luke 9:31; Luke 9:44) is approaching, and it centres around the Lord’s Prayer for the evangelisation of the world (Luke 11:1-4) which is exemplified throughout. This is apparent from an analysis: a ‘And it came about when the... read more

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 11:5-10

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 11:11-13

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 11:1-13

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Luke 11:2-12

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 11:5-13

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 11:1-54

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 11:13-26

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 11:8

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 11:9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 11:1-54

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